Tribute
Night to Gerry Kearney
We look forward to celebrating the contribution of Mr Gerry Kearney
to our school and community on Friday, March 6th. We invite everyone
to join us for a special mass of thanksgiving at 7.00pm in Crusheen
Church, followed by a celebratory reception in the Ballyline Inn at
8.00pm. All past pupils and parishioners are cordially invited to attend
the night’s celebrations.
Munster
Jersey Raffle
Many thanks to all who are returning the Paul O’Connell Munster
Jersey raffle cards. More cards are available in the school if required.
Closing date for return of cards is Monday, March 23rd. The draw will
be held on Friday, March 27th at 2.30pm in the school.
School Enrolment
School enrolment forms for September 2009 are now available from the
school office.
Clare
Museum Visit
On February 4th, 6th class made a worthwhile visit to Clare County Museum.
There they enjoyed a wonderful presentation on World War 1, its history
and also interesting artefacts from the war. Special thanks to Susan
McMahon and Sharon Slattery for providing transport on the day.
Community
Games Art
Well done to all pupils who competed in the local Community Games art
competition. A special word of praise to those who represented their
parish in the County Finals in the C.B.S. in Ennis. Once again, Niamh
Moloney was victorious, winning the gold medal in the U.14 category
while her classmate Kim Daffy won the bronze medal. It was a remarkable
achievement by both girls and we wish Niamh all the very best when she
represents her county in the finals in Athlone over the summer.
Books!
Books! Books!
A big thank you to Pauline Whelan, librarian, who recently provided
the school with a selection of second-hand library books for the children.
We look forward to many enjoyable days of reading to come.
Calendar
Reminder
St. Patrick’s Day –March 17th closed
Easter Holidays- Closed from 6th to 17th April inclusive.
Credit
Union Quiz
The annual Credit Union quiz was held in the Clare Inn on the 31st of
January. Four teams of four children represented the school at the quiz.
It was a very enjoyable event and an opportunity for our pupils to get
involved and meet children from other local schools. Well done to all
those involved and congratulations to the U.11 and U.13 teams who came
in second place in their category. Thanks to Ms O’Grady who accompanied
pupils to this event. The following teams won small prizes for their
efforts at the quiz.
U.11
Aislinn Mullins
Callum Turner
Breffni Horner
U.13
Kim Daffy
Niamh Moloney
Dylan Goodman
Mark Kearney
Uniforms and Tracksuits
‘Make Your Mark’ in Gort is now taking orders for school
uniforms and tracksuits for the new school year 2009/2010. The shop
can be contacted on 091-632417 or 087-7597636.
Birthday List February 2009
Sara Mc Mahon
Christopher Mc Donagh
Johnny Broderick
Molly Mc Namara
Áine Whelan
Mark Kearney
Óisín O’Donnell
Hannah Leonard
Swimming Classes
Revised Child Protection Guidelines recommend that two adults of the
same gender supervise the separate boys’ and girls’ dressing
rooms in the Ennis Leisure Centre. To this end, we require male volunteer(s)
to assist Mr Gantley in supervising the boys’ dressing room. As
is the norm, all those involved with children will be vetted. Swimming
classes commence on Tuesday, April 21st for 10 consecutive Tuesdays,
leaving the school at 10.30 am and arriving back at 12.30 pm approx.
If you are available to supervise for any/all of the following dates,
please contact Ms Brady.
Dates
for swimming: 21st, 28th April
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th May
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd June
Green School
We were delighted to welcome Roisin Ni Gharbaith to the school last
Wednesday. Roisin is employed by the Department of Transport and Clare
County Council and she is supporting us in our efforts to earn our fifth
Green Flag. To be awarded this flag we must build on the work we have
already done in relation to litter and energy saving, as well as incorporating
work on the new topic, transport. Roisin first met with the Green School
Committee and she then spoke with the whole school. She outlined the
measures we might all take in relation to reducing our carbon footprints.
She launched a poster competition “My Journey to School”
(closing date March 16th). She hopes to visit the school to meet with
the parents on how they too might get involved. Our thanks to Nora Fogarty
and the Patents’ Council who organised the event.
Book
Week
Our biennial Book Week was once again a great hit with the children
who were involved in a variety of book related activities. The children
particularly enjoyed daily Buddy Reading, visits from both Eddie Lenihan
and Seamus Power (Clare Library Services), the Book Fair and the highlight
of the week the Book Character Parade. Together with commission from
the Book Fair and a donation of books from Clare County Council the
school acquired over E1,000 worth of books. Our sincere thanks to all
parents for their continuing support in this event.
Energy
Saving Tip
All electrical devices should be fully switched off when they are not
being used especially over night. PC’s, laptops, printers and
scanners should be set to ‘energy saving’ mode where they
automatically use less energy when they are not being used throughout
the day.
Thanks
to everyone who contributed to this
newsletter.
